Badass Ravi Kumar

Badass Ravi Kumar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKeith Gomes
Written by
Dialogues by
  • Bunty Rathore
Produced by
  • Himesh Reshammiya
  • M.P.Singh
  • Kunal
    Bhaumik Gondaliya Srivastava
  • Manoj Srivastava
  • Rajendra Toraskar
Starring
CinematographyManoj Soni
Edited byRameshwar S. Bhagat
Music byHimesh Reshammiya
Production
company
Himesh Reshammiya Melodies
Distributed byAA Films[1]
Release date
  • 7 February 2025 (2025-02-07)
Running time
142 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹20 crore[3]
Box office₹17.26 crore[4]

Badass Ravi Kumar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language musical spoof action film[5] directed by Keith Gomes in his feature film directorial debut and produced by Himesh Reshammiya Melodies. It is a spin-off of the 2014 film The Xposé and serves as the second installment in The Xposé Universe, with Himesh Reshammiya reprising his role as Ravi Kumar in the lead. The supporting cast includes Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Simona J, Sunny Leone, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, Johnny Lever, Manish Wadhwa, Rajesh Sharma, Pawan Malhotra, Mohan Joshi, Sulabha Arya, Navneet Nishan, Raza Murad, and Prashant Narayanan.[6][7][8]

The film was announced in November 2022, with production starting in September 2023 and wrapping up in April 2024. Filming took place in India, Oman, and the United Kingdom. The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with cinematography by Manoj Soni, choreography by Ganesh Acharya, and editing by Rameshwar S. Bhagat.[9][5]

Badass Ravi Kumar released on 7 February 2025 and received mixed reviews from critics. It underperformed at the box office.

Plot

In 1989 Muscat, Syed Bashir, a Pakistani official, commissions dance‑loving don Carlos Pedro Panther to recover a secret film reel that reportedly contains locations and aliases of Indian secret agents and missile codes. The reel subsequently comes into the possession of Laila, who obtained it after killing her husband. Bangles over payment negotiations, Laila plans a rendezvous with Carlos in India, prompting intervention from Interpol and Delhi police.

Former maverick Delhi cop Ravi Kumar, known for killing corrupt criminals and defying orders, is reinstated for the mission. Accompanied by Interpol agent Mahavir Ahuja, Commissioner Awasthi, and quirky sidekicks Raja and Rana, Ravi embarks on a globe‑trotting chase to retrieve the reel before it falls into enemy hands.

In Muscat, Ravi faces off against a colorful array of goons led by Carlos and his lieutenant Jagawar. After a stylized diamond‑heist scene and numerous over‑the‑top confrontations, Ravi reconnects with his old flame Madhubala, who happens to be Laila’s sister. As the mission escalates, Carlos abducts Madhubala, forcing Ravi into a final showdown. In a climactic battle, Ravi infiltrates Carlos’s hideout and kills him, avenging both national security and personal loss. The film ends with a reveal that Carlos’s brother, Carlis Pedro Panther, is out for revenge, hinting at further conflict.

Cast

Production

The film was announced in November 2022 and went on production started in September 2023 and wrapped up in April 2024, with filming held in India, Oman and the United Kingdom. Stunt Silva served as the action director for the film.

Soundtrack

Badass Ravi Kumar
Soundtrack album by
Himesh Reshammiya
Released2025
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length87:18
LanguageHindi
LabelHimesh Reshammiya Melodies
Himesh Reshammiya chronology
Naam
(2024) 		Badass Ravi Kumar
(2025) 		Jaanam Teri Kasam
(2025)

Himesh Reshammiya composed the music and background score for the film with one song "Barsaat" composed by Sanjeev Darshan.[12] The soundtrack was composed by Reshammiya, with lyrics written by Mayur Puri, Sameer Anjaan, Reshammiya, Shabbir Ahmed, Kumaar and Sonia Kapoor.[13]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Dil Ke Taj Mahal Meinn"Mayur PuriHimesh Reshammiya4:27
2."Hookstep Hookah Bar"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shannon K4:35
3."Bazaar-E-Ishq"Shabbir AhmedHimesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal4:29
4."Terre Pyaar Mein"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya5:33
5."Tandoori Days"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma4:05
6."Butterfly Titliyan"Sonia KapoorHimesh Reshammiya5:15
7."Aafaton Ke Daur Mein"Shabbir AhmedHimesh Reshammiya, Salman Ali, Jyotica Tangri, Nitn Kumar, Sachin Valmiki, Nishta Sharma, Ankona Mukherjee4:48
8."Barsaat" (Music by: Sanjeev Darshan)Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya3:51
9."Paani Paani Sajna"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Arunita Kanjilal4:55
10."Aaj Mehfil Mein"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Kavya Limaye5:38
11."Terre Pyaar Mein (Reprise 1)"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Shreya Bajpai, Arpita Bhattacharya4:14
12."Aajaa Aajaa Pardesi"Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya5:20
13."Aajaa Piyaa"KumaarHimesh Reshammiya, Divya Kumar, Rupali Jagga, Sana Arora4:51
14."Lut Gaye Tere Ishk Mein"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya4:29
15."Medley"Himesh Reshammiya, Shabbir Ahmed, Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma, Shreya Ghoshal, Salman Ali, Jyotica Tangri, Nitn Kumar, Sachin Valmiki, Nishta Sharma, Ankona Mukherjee, Arunita Kanjilal, Kavya Limaye11:18
16."Chand Baaliyaan"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya4:48
17."Laila O Laila" (Music by: Sanjeev Darshan)Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya4:42
Total length:87:18

Release

Theatrical

Badass Ravi Kumar was theatrically released on 7 February 2025. It was initially planned to release on 11 October 2024, coinciding with Vijayadashami, but was postponed to 7 February 2025.[14] On January 29, 2025, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) granted Badass Ravi Kumar a UA 16+ certificate following several mandated edits.[15] These included the blurring of alcohol branding and middle-finger gestures, toning down of sensual visuals (such as bikini and cleavage shots, thigh/hip close-ups), muting profanity (specifically the word “bitch”), and softening of graphic violence.

Pre-release business

The film has already recovered its production costs (₹20 crore) through music rights (₹16 crore) and subsidies (₹4 crore).[16] Reshammiya waived his fee for a profit-sharing deal.[17][18]

Home media

After a theatrical run beginning on February 7, 2025, Badass Ravi Kumar has yet to make its debut on OTT platforms as of May 2025. Multiple streaming giants reportedly tabled lucrative offers shortly after the theatrical release. However, the film’s digital distribution has been stalled by a contractual clause proposed by producer–star Himesh Reshammiya: OTT platforms would only get the rights to stream the full film, while all promotional clips, music videos, and highlight reels would remain the exclusive domain of Himesh Reshammiya Melodies’s YouTube channel.[19]

This stipulation is cited as the primary reason for the delay in a standard 8‑week theatrical-to-digital window, which would typically have seen the film available online by early April. The impasse has prompted ongoing negotiations, with streaming services reportedly still interested but seeking a balance between rights to promotional content and Himesh’s desire to control YouTube distribution.[20]

Reception

Critical response

The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Bollywood Hungama rated it 3/5 stars and describe it as "thoroughly entertaining" and emphasise the madness and 80s-style narrative.[21] Amit Bhatia of ABP News rated this fim 1/5 stars and wrote, "Himesh Reshammiya Starrer Proves Some Films Shouldn’t Exist".[22] Titas Chowdhury from News18 gave 4/5 stars to this movie and wrote, "A Mad Joyride That Marks Himesh Reshammiya's Transition To Lord Himesh".[23]

Box office

The film collected ₹3.52 crore on its opening day and earned ₹7.77 crore on its first weekend. After its first week, the film collected ₹9.32 crore.[24]

Awards and accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Nominee Result Ref.
Most Iconic Entertainer 27 March 2025 Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards (Most Iconic Entertainer) Himesh Reshammiya Won [25]

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